Justin Coleman is another former Tennessee football player on this list who has a Super Bowl championship. He won it with the New England Patriots after they came back from down 28-3 to beat the Atlanta Falcons. But he’s got more to prove.
Now, he’s a key contributor for the Seattle Seahawks. Coleman starts at nickel, and he’s been highly effective. He has one interception on the year along with a forced fumble and 55 total tackles. It’s worth noting that he also recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
So Coleman, as he’s proven in recent years, knows how to be effective whenever he’s needed. As an undrafted player in 2015, he’s on his second stint with the Seahawks, which followed his second stint with the Patriots. So there’s clearly appreciation for him from executives who have been hailed this decade.
Heading into the playoffs, the Seahawks are no longer the Legion of Boom. But Coleman is a guy who is expected to step in and continue their success on defense. Against a guy like Dak Prescott, who is highly underrated, he’ll have his hands full. But it’s a huge opportunity for him make a huge impact going on the road to face the Dallas Cowboys.